Paradise After Dark: Missing & Unsolved

One summer. Five young girls vanished. Two bodies found. Two possible serial killer connections. 45 years later and there are still no answers... Join our Patreon and enjoy bonus episodes, access to our spin-off PAD- Vacation Edition, discounts on our merchandise at our Etsy store, a personal shout out at the end of each episode and more! www.patreon.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcast Visit our Etsy sho...

In April 2013 Angela Stoldt murdered her neighbor James Sheaffer with an ice pick and a rope. She then dismembered and tried to cook his body to hide the evidence.  Join our Patreon and enjoy bonus episodes, access to our spin-off PAD- Vacation Edition, discounts on our merchandise at our Etsy store, a personal shout out at the end of each episode and more! www.patreon.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcast...

In the spring of 1996 the City of Fort Myers, Florida was terrorized by a group of teenagers calling themselves the Lords of Chaos. Starting out with prank phone calls, the group eventually escalated to murder, murder for hire, and a book deal.... Join our Patreon and enjoy bonus episodes, access to our spin-off PAD- Vacation Edition, discounts on our merchandise at our Etsy store, a personal shou...

On October 22, 1966 a mother, father and 12 year old daughter were brutally murdered in Tallahassee, Florida. For the last 50 years the case has remained unsolved, but plagued with twists and turns, a disgraced preacher, psychic visions, teenage suspects, peeping toms, political cover-ups and more! In this episode we dissect the interview MaryCharles Lajoie gave in 1987 and the online rantings of...

On October 22, 1966 a mother, father and 12 year old daughter were brutally murdered in Tallahassee, Florida. For the last 50 years the case has remained unsolved, but plagued with twists and turns, a disgraced preacher, psychic visions, teenage suspects, peeping toms, political cover-ups and more! Join us as we interview Kyle Jones, producer of the documentary 641 Muriel Court 641 Muriel Ct. Trai...

On October 22, 1966 a mother, father and 12 year old daughter were brutally murdered in Tallahassee, Florida. For the last 50 years the case has remained unsolved, but plagued with twists and turns, a disgraced preacher, psychic visions, teenage suspects, peeping toms, political cover-ups and more... Special guest Joel from Florida Men Podcast! 641 Muriel Court Documentary: vimeo.com/189936003  Pl...

The Seminole Heights serial killer is an alleged serial killer who terrorized the the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL in October and November 2017. He is  believed to have murdered at least four people. All four victims were shot dead seemingly at random. Help keep us going: www.gofundme.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcast Visit our Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ParadiseAfterDark facebo...

This is the story of Vicki Smith, Jason Wiggins, and Dorothy Siddle who were employees at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Naples, Florida when they were brutally murdered on the morning of November 15, 1995, during the commission of a robbery.  Help keep us going: www.gofundme.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcast Visit our Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ParadiseAfterDark facebook.com/paradiseafterd...

In March 2007 eight sets of skeletal remains were found in rural Ft. Myers, Florida. To this day five still remain unidentified... Was it the work of a serial killer? If you have information on someone missing or recognize the new images as someone you might know who disappeared between 1987 and 2001, call Fort Myers police  at 239-321-8015 or email Det. Maalisa Langton at mlangton@fmpolice.com ....

Redneck Mud Park...Redneck Yacht Club...RYC...whatever you call it... An 800 acre mud park built for "good, clean fun" has been plagued with death and destruction for over a decade. If you have video or information concerning the latest murder at RYC please contact the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at 941-639-0013 or majorcrimes@ccso.org.  **Special guest clip from The Florida Men Podcast** He...

Fourteen-year-old Alexander Crain shot and killed his parents, Thomas and Kelly Crain, in the family’s Golden Gate Estates home on Dec. 9, 2010.  Warning: the 911 and dashcam audio is the episode is disturbing!  Help keep us going! www.gofundme.com /paradiseafterdarkpodcast  If you see something say something!! Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434 Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-10...

This episode covers the puzzling disappearance and death of SWFL resident Heather King in May 2015.   Help keep us going:  https://www.gofundme.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcast   If you see something say something!! Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434 Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000 SWFL Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) Cue Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687. Music by pu...

Happy New Year! A little treat for our listeners... This episode makes no sense, a bunch of ummmms and burps, some singing and other shenanigans that didn't make it into our final takes this year. Looking forward to an AWESOME 2019!! Enjoy!  Help keep us going: www.gofundme.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcast If you see something say something!! Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434 Lee County S...

Kyle Alexander Byrtus was found murdered on August 15, 2013 in a field in Lehigh Acres, Fl.  Kyle was good kid who made some bad choices that ultimately lead to his death. There is little evidence or leads in this case...  If you know something say something!! Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000 SWFL Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) Cue Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687. Music by...

Happy Halloween!  Part 3 of our Scary Stories series. Be safe, kids!! If you see something say something!! Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434 Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000 SWFL Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) Cue Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687. Music by purple-planet.com

In Part 2 of our scary stories series we talk with local ghost hunter, George Gibbons about his experiences. We will also open up and give you a view into our ghostly world.  Ghost Investigations at the Paradise After Dark house:  https://youtu.be/jhBi7uv -Y14  https://youtu.be/x-Ye587yE7I https://youtu.be/1W-3_mu9v3s If you see something say something!! Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4...

A collection of scary stories submitted to us by YOU, our listeners! Plus a few of our own.... Still accepting stories for Part 2 (possibly Part 3!) Send us your story via e-mail: paradiseafterdarkpodcast@gmail.com , or hit us up on social media! https://www.facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcast/ Insta: @Paradiseafterdarkpodcast Twitter: @paradisedark239 Music by purple-planet.com 

Part 2 of the mysterious disappearance of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos. Two men who vanished three months apart but under strangley similar circumstances. Both men last seen with the same police officer... This case is still open and developing.  Actor/Director Tyler Perry, as of September 4, 2018 offered a $200,000 reward for any information leading to the location of the men or leading to...

Part 1 of the mysterious disappearance of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos. Two men who vanished three months apart but under strangley similar circumstances. Both men last seen with the same police officer... This case is still open and developing.  Actor/Director Tyler Perry, as of September 4, 2018 offered a $200,000 reward for any information leading to the location of the men or leading to...

The elusive Florida Skunk Ape! Dave Shealy on Skunk Ape, by Sarasota Herald-Tribune:  https://youtu.be/gdgoZvX1hEI Skunk Ape footage shot by Dave Shealy: https://youtu.be/LmRBUSK_Dsg I think i saw a skunk ape - please help:  https://youtu.be/xb9YcIlkl _c  Skunk Ape Caught on Trail Camera:  https://youtu.be/eXjVB82kYNY https://www.facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcast e-mail: paradiseafterdarkpodca...

The conclusion to this story, including the arrest and sensational trial and all the events leading up to Steven Benson's death in 2015. Thanks for listening, and remember:  If you see something say something!! Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434 Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000 SWFL Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) Music by purple-planet.com

On July 9th, 1985 the Benson Family vehicle exploded in their driveway, killing the millionaire family matriarch, Margaret Benson, and her youngest son, Scott, and wounding her only daughter Carol Lynn. Her older son, Steven Benson survived the blast because he has "run inside to grab something he forgot"..... Part 1 of this story explores the characters, the family background and the crime. Don't...

29-year-old Fort Myers Police Department Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller was shot in the head by Wisner Desmaret, who allegedly stole the cellphone and ran from police on Saturday July 21st, 2018. He succumbed to his injuries on Saturday July 28th, 2018.  #bluelivesmatter Please visit and donate to the GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/officer-adam-jobbersmiller-fund Other ways to donate and sho...

On November 15, 1998 in Naples, Florida, 14-year-old Wendy Hudakoc snuck out of her house to attend a party and was never seen again.  Crime Watch Daily YouTube series on Wendy Hudakoc Part 1: https://youtu.be/5v-bQZuRrIA Part 2: https://youtu.be/z0kKxpjNnEc Part 3: https://youtu.be/NwmEiybsdd4 Part 4: https://youtu.be/4vgUDiaUZAE Article: https://crimewatchdaily.com/2018/05/04/what-happened-to-we...

This week we discuss the 1973 mystery of who murdered and mutilated Ruth Waples, AKA "Mrs. Waples of Naples". How did the police miss so much?? Also, was Mrs. Waples really a woman, or possibly a man?  If you see something say something!! Collier County Sheriff’s Office (239) 774-4434 Lee County Sheriff’s Office (239) 477-1000 SWFL Crime Stoppers 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) Music by purple-planet.com